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BV02 UMB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UMB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,579 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 127,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 124,125 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,595 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,980 miles

drivers seat worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,939 miles

o/side rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 94,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 61,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,006 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BV02 UMB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV02 UMB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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